Without a doubt I believe that Asian Americans have received the least unequal treatment by law enforcement. One reason that they have been so well received in the United States is that they have the image of being the model minority (McNamara & Burns, 2009). The have consistently been underrepresented in crime statistics and are viewed as a hard working group that fits well with the majority (McNamara & Burns, 2009). Asian Americans hold values which are in line with traditional American family values. They value family, respect, and hard work. One key element of their values that impacts dealing between Asian Americans and police in encounters is respect. Showing respect to those in the criminal justice system, whether it be a judge,
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All most one-half of Asian Americans hold at least one college degree and Asian Americans consistently score above average on standardized tests (McNamara & Burns, 2009). The education level of Asian Americans also affect the image they portray, not only to police officers, but also to the public at large. They are seen as successful and hard-working. Many Asian American have immigrated to the United States and started successful businesses. Many own and operate small ‘mom and pop’ type businesses such as convenience stores and hotels (McNamara & Burns, 2009). They may appear to be quite successful, when the amount of labor and hours devoted to such businesses are factored into the equation, their actual wages may be below the norm (McNamara & Burns). The image of being the model minority, having overcome obstacles and working hard, they are more accepted than other groups which translate into less barriers. Being more successful than other groups enables Asian American to live in better neighborhoods with less problems which leads to less contact with police. While Asian Americans may appear to be the model minority, not all are so fortunate. One unfortunate effect of being seen as educated as successful as a group is that it ignores the fact that not all Asian Americans are as
All most one-half of Asian Americans hold at least one college degree and Asian Americans consistently score above average on standardized tests (McNamara & Burns, 2009). The education level of Asian Americans also affect the image they portray, not only to police officers, but also to the public at large. They are seen as successful and hard-working. Many Asian American have immigrated to the United States and started successful businesses. Many own and operate small ‘mom and pop’ type businesses such as convenience stores and hotels (McNamara & Burns, 2009). They may appear to be quite successful, when the amount of labor and hours devoted to such businesses are factored into the equation, their actual wages may be below the norm (McNamara & Burns). The image of being the model minority, having overcome obstacles and working hard, they are more accepted than other groups which translate into less barriers. Being more successful than other groups enables Asian American to live in better neighborhoods with less problems which leads to less contact with police. While Asian Americans may appear to be the model minority, not all are so fortunate. One unfortunate effect of being seen as educated as successful as a group is that it ignores the fact that not all Asian Americans are as